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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

On 2nd August I will - hopefully - be completing the London Triathlon.  The race comprises of a 1500m swim in the Thames (mmmm, nice), followed by a 40km bike ride, and a 10km run.  In the process, I hope to raise some money for a very worthwhile and relevant cause.

Thames Reach is a London-based charity with an ultimate goal of ending street homelessness.  They help homeless and vulnerable people to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives.  In the knowledge that the route out of homelessness can be long and painful, they are committed to never giving up on people, regardless of how complex, chaotic or challenging they may be.

Spending 3 hours clad in neoprene and lycra, navigating the waterways and streets of London will provide plenty of opportunity to reflect on the many people who have to deal with life on the streets of the city on an ongoing basis.

If any of you are interested in offering moral as well as financial support, then don't be shy and head down to the Excel centre on Sunday 2nd August for a fresh 8am start to the swim.  It would be great to see you there!

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Thanks!

Iain

Well done Iain Donation by Alastair Caw 17/08/09  

On behalf of the more technophobic/lazy members of my team! Donation by Iain Barnes 07/08/09  

Well done Iain! A great achievement!!! love the sinkys xx Donation by katie sinclair 05/08/09  

so when's the next one? Donation by Mohmed Patel 04/08/09  

Well done, Iain, fantastic achievement! Donation by Rachel, Geoff & Isaac 04/08/09  

Well done! Ironman next? Donation by Ben Abell 04/08/09  

Well done! Donation by Melissa 04/08/09  

Donation by Anonymous 03/08/09  

Well done. Next target sub Button's 2:07? Donation by Jane 03/08/09  

Good Luck Iain!!! Donation by Helen Russell 01/08/09  

Hey Iain, Good luck tomorrow. May the force be with you. Donation by Stephen Fitzpatrick 01/08/09  

Impressive! Possible to pass any of these genes onto Dad? Donation by vicky robotham 31/07/09  

Good Luck. Donation by Nick Thompson 28/07/09  

Iain - very best of luck. I'm the CEO at Thames Reach and I really appreciate your support. Donation by Jeremy Swain 28/07/09  

Good Luck! Donation by Matt Holdgate 28/07/09  

Good luck Iain! Rather you than me...I am sure you will do brilliantly! Donation by Cat and Mike 27/07/09  

Go Iain! Just keep your mouth shut when swimming in the Thames :) Donation by Kirsty Riddell 26/07/09  

Good luck Iain - hope your lanky legs do you well Donation by Paddy Begley 24/07/09  

Good luck, Iain Donation by Jean Anderson 24/07/09  

Go Barnsey!!! Donation by Sue Riley 24/07/09  

Donation by AS 24/07/09  

Well done dude. Keep up the good work. Donation by Nick Trueman 22/07/09  

excellent charity for your triathlon, good luck Iain. jill and derrick russell Donation by jill russell 21/07/09  

Donation by Theo Holland 21/07/09  

Good luck and enjoy the swim Donation by Remi Ajewole 21/07/09  

Best of Luck!! Donation by Iain Cunningham 21/07/09  

Swim like a fish barnsey....you're london's very own running cycling thorpedo!! Donation by David Walmsley 21/07/09  

They say that every drop of Thames water has passed unfiltered through an average of 8 digestive systems. Amazing. Donation by John McLaughlin 21/07/09  

Donation by Roger Doig 21/07/09  

Good luck Iain, get more pictures up like that and the donations will come rolling in! Donation by daniel theobald 21/07/09  

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